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Project Planner
Location:
West Berkshire
£55,000 - £65,000 Per Annum + Package
We are working with leading highways service provider is looking for an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of its maintenance and improvement programmes across the Slough region. This role is central to ensuring works are well‑structured, efficiently sequenced and delivered to agreed timescales.
The Role
You will be responsible for building, maintaining and monitoring project programmes across design, procurement, construction and handover stages. Using your understanding of construction methodology and outputs, you'll challenge assumptions, refine logic and ensure all activities are accurately represented. You'll also support change management, progress reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, updating them throughout the project lifecycle
Work with delivery teams to plan methodology, sequencing and key milestones
Identify critical path activities and highlight risks to programme delivery
Produce short‑term lookahead schedules to support weekly planning
Assess the impact of changes and compensation events on programme timelines
Prepare and present programme updates to internal teams and clients
Coordinate with subcontractors to integrate their schedules into the master programme
Ensure all programme documentation is stored, updated and issued correctly
Produce "what‑if" scenarios to explore alternative delivery strategies
Support reporting requirements, ensuring progress data is accurate and timely
Liaise with local authorities and third parties to support programme coordination
Contribute to the development of planning processes and production outputs
About You
Background in highways or civil engineering planning
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Ideally 5+ years' experience in a dedicated planning role
Familiar with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and programme‑related change management
Confident communicator able to present programme information clearly
Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and validate construction logic
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
CSCS card holder and committed to ongoing professional development
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